Dopamine socks by Olga Sokolova

Dopamine socks

Knitting
April 2026
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
30 stitches and 35 rows = 4 inches
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
US 2 - 2.75 mm
3.0 mm
405 - 459 yards (370 - 420 m)
36-43
English
This pattern is available for free.

Bright and playful Dopamine Socks worked in stranded colorwork. This pattern features a fun and
modern design, perfect for adding color to your handmade wardrobe.

Skill Level
Intermediate (comfortable with sock construction and stranded colorwork)

Sizes
EU 36–37 (38–39, 40–41, 42–43)

Materials
• Fingering weight sock yarn (with nylon/polyamide recommended)
Approx. 200–210 m / 50 g (Regia 4-ply, Gründl Hot Socks 4-ply, Lana Grossa Meilenweit)
or 170-175m/50 g (Drops Nord, Sandnes Garn Sisu)
Yarn quantities: Main color 50 g, contrast color 50 g,
• Needles:
o two pair 2.25 mm (US 1) circular needles 60–80 cm for ribbing by magic loop, heels and
toe
o 2.75 (US 2) circular needles 20–30 cm for main sock pattern
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• Crochet hook 3 mm

Finished Measurements
Leg length:
36–37: 12 cm
38–39: 12 cm
40–41: 13 cm
42-43: 14 cm
Foot length:
36–37: 24 cm
38–39: 25 cm
40–41: 26 cm
42-43: 27 cm